Somolu Ward E continued their impressive run in the ongoing Orekoya Alliance Tournament as star forward, Aremu Nurudeen, delivered a breathtaking hat-trick to propel his team to a resounding victory in their latest fixture.
The highly competitive match, played at the Bariga Stadium, CMS, saw Ward E dominate the match from the early minutes, with Nurudeen emerging as the standout performer. His clinical finishing, sharp movement, and composure in front of goal left spectators in awe and the opposing defence struggling to keep pace.
Nurudeen opened the scoring with a brilliant strike after capitalising on a defensive lapse, sending fans into wild jubilation. His second goal came shortly after, a well-placed finish that showcased his keen eye for goal and attacking instincts. The momentum swung firmly in favour of Somolu Ward E as they maintained control of play through intelligent midfield coordination and solid defending.
Ibrahim Akorede’s brace added glamour to the encounter when he dribbled past two defenders before he latched the ball behind the net. As if that was not enough, he found himself in the box eighteen yards again, where he mesmerised his opponents to score, goal number two to help his team raise the bar
Bariga Ward B – the opponents in the thrilling encounter — attempted to mount a comeback, but Ward E’s organised defensive line repeatedly shut down their efforts. Their lone goal came from a brief moment of breakthrough through Malik Quadri, but it wasn’t enough to alter the direction of the match.
The highlight of the evening arrived when Aremu Nurudeen completed his hat-trick with a spectacular finish, cementing his status as one of the tournament’s brightest talents. His third goal sealed the 5–1 triumph and further energised the Ward E supporters who celebrated joyfully from the stands.
Coaches, spectators, and tournament officials were unanimous in their praise for Nurudeen’s performance, describing it as one of the most remarkable individual displays of the season. His heroics have now placed Somolu Ward E among the top favourites to clinch the Orekoya Alliance Tournament title as the competition intensifies.
Meanwhile, as the tournament progresses, football enthusiasts eagerly await Ward E’s next match, with many hoping for more dazzling performances from their hat-trick hero, Aremu Nurudeen.
